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BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban, Tesla Model Y L, Skoda Octavia earn five-star ANCAP ratings
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BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban, Tesla Model Y L, Skoda Octavia earn five-star ANCAP ratings

Four different carmakers have all scored tops marks from ANCAP in the latest round of safety testing.

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Chery ute naming competition shortlist revealed 
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Chery ute naming competition shortlist revealed 

The campaign to name Chery's first ute attracted more than 20,000 submissions, now the final nine have been revealed.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N launches in Australia, under consideration for NZ
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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N launches in Australia, under consideration for NZ

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has landed in Australia, and there's a possibility the performance EV sedan could make it to NZ as well.

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Toyota named New Zealand’s most trusted car brand for 21st consecutive year
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Toyota named New Zealand’s most trusted car brand for 21st consecutive year

Toyota New Zealand has now topped Reader's Digest Quality Service Awards for over two decades.

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Ex-Holden proving ground Lang Lang sold to defence contractor
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Ex-Holden proving ground Lang Lang sold to defence contractor

The former Holden proving ground at Lang Lang has a new owner, and Chinese brands won’t be able to continue testing there.

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2027 BMW M3 EV and petrol ‘twins’ to arrive with similar pricing
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2027 BMW M3 EV and petrol ‘twins’ to arrive with similar pricing

BMW knows not every M customer will be ready to switch to electric, so it has committing to offering the new M3 with a choice of powertrains at similar price points.

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Suzuki Swift returns 3.0L/100km, 1100+km range in test result
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Suzuki Swift returns 3.0L/100km, 1100+km range in test result

The small Suzuki Swift was tested on New Zealand roads and returned fuel consumption figures well below its official ratings.

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Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz now seen as ‘brands for the parents’ by Chinese buyers
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Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz now seen as ‘brands for the parents’ by Chinese buyers

A generational shift has led to established German brands now being seen by younger Chinese buyers as makers of cars for old people.

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BMW patents a ladder frame for EVs
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BMW patents a ladder frame for EVs

Could BMW be developing a serious off-roading SUV? It's possible as the company has lodged a patent for a ladder frame EV chassis.

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